The Japan Chess Federation (JCF) invites participation from Grandmasters (GMs), International Masters (IMs), Women Grandmasters (WGMs), and Women International Masters (WIMs), as well as other high-rated players with an active FIDE Standard Rating of above 2000, to participate in the Japan Open 2025. This inaugural event aims to promote quality chess tournaments in Japan with the presence of Grandmasters and International Masters to participate in a 9-round Swiss tournament with a limited field of around 50 players. The tournament will also provide opportunities for local players with opportunities to play high-quality games against reputable, strong players from all over the world, as well as opportunities to earn norms.
Dates/Place/Format
- Tournament name: Japan Open 2025
- Dates: 19th-23rd. Sep. 2025
- Venue: Curian, Tokyo, Japan
- Format: 9-Round Swiss, 90min+30sec/move
- Section: Master category (above 2000) and Challenger category (below 2000).
Full details at: https://japanchess.org/en/2025/07/japan–open-2025-2/